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NBC Evening News for Saturday, Mar 24, 2007
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.

(Washington: John Yang) The Pentagon investigation into the Army's accounts of the death of Army Cpl. Pat Tillman by friendly fire in April of 2004 examined; many photos shown; details given about the Pentagon investigation into the mishandling of evidence and about Tillman's background. [NBC News military analyst retired Lt. Col. Rick FRANCONA†- says they were protecting the Army's image.] [May 3, 2004, Senator John McCAIN - talks about Tillman's courage.] [May 29, 2004, Army Lt. Gen. Philip KENSINGER†- says Tillman probably died form friendly fire.]

Reporter(s):
Seigenthaler, John;
Yang, John
Duration:
00:02:10

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